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The people in a story.
Characters
This is the "why"
Why are you writing your narrative? What do you want to achieve?
Purpose
The time and place of a literary work.
Setting
Direct speech between characters in a literary work.
Dialogue
The voice or person telling the story.
Narrator
The turning point of a story.
Climax
Language that appeals to the five senses.
Sensory Language
The author's attitude towards the subject of a literary work.
Tone
The final outcome of a story (the ending).
Resolution
Descriptions that appeal to your five senses
Sensory Details
The character that is the source of conflict in a literary work.
Antagonist
The way an author feels about what they're writing.
Tone
The underlying main idea of a literary work that involves a statement or idea about the subject.
Theme
It can be described as the attitude or character of a place or a piece of writing
Tone
The following is an example of....
"Instead of saying 'The room was nice,' you say 'The room is inviting, with cozy armchairs and warm, golden lighting that bathes the walls in a soft glow
Word Choice
The assignment you're being asked to do. For instance, in this class you're writing a narrative
Task
A struggle between two or more opposing forces in a literary work.
Conflict
The perspective from which a literary work is told.
Point of View
When one thing is used to represent something else.
Symbol/Symbolism
The part of the story in which the setting and some of the characers are introduced.
Exposition
The people you write your story and/or narrative for is called....
Audience
The sequence of events in a story
Plot
The way a reader feels when reading a text
Mood
The unique way of expressing your thoughts and feelings in writing.
Voice/Author's voice
You consider the following when you are trying to find your....
How can you make your writing sound like you?
What words or phrases do you naturally use?
How can your voice help your reader connect with your story?
Voice /Author's voice